Diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined, and it is at the forefront of the United States' health efforts. If estimates are correct, 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in year 2050. Efforts need to be taken to stop this terrible disease.

It has been shown that people with Prediabetes, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes, can be helped in a major way with diet correction and exercise. According to the American Diabetes Association, a 58% reduction is seen in diabetes with just a 5-10% loss in weight and 30 minutes of exercise. Even medication doesn't have the same results as a little exercise and changes in eating habits.

There is a lot that you can do for diabetes and prevention. Teaching yourself and your family the ways that you can prevent diabetes is very important. Diabetes is a huge medical cost to our nation and preventing it will make you healthier and perhaps will help you live a longer life. Changing your lifestyle to include fitness and healthy eating will only improve your chances of being diabetes-free your whole life.

Consider donating to a cause that supports diabetes, or healthy living in general. During the month of November, learn if you're at risk for diabetes by taking this simple online test, and change your lifestyle to a more healthy routine. 

Statistics taken from the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org